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FDA Drug Recalls

Every FDA drug enforcement recall Public Health Trace has on record, republished from openFDA's official drug enforcement database. See Health Alerts for current, active recalls alongside outbreaks and advisories.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Albuterol Sulfate active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4N3, Canada

by Attix Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Recall initiated
November 14, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide to compounding pharmacies and research organizations.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Albendazole active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4N3, Canada

by Attix Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Recall initiated
November 14, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide to compounding pharmacies and research organizations.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Adenosine active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4N3, Canada

by Attix Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Recall initiated
November 14, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide to compounding pharmacies and research organizations.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Acetazolamide active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4N3, Canada

by Attix Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Recall initiated
November 14, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide to compounding pharmacies and research organizations.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

2-Methoxyestradiol active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4N3, Canada

by Attix Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Recall initiated
November 14, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide to compounding pharmacies and research organizations.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

2-Deoxy-D-Glucose active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, On

by Attix Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Recall initiated
November 14, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide to compounding pharmacies and research organizations.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

4-Aminopyridine active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4N3, Canada

by Attix Pharmaceuticals

Reason
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Recall initiated
November 14, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide to compounding pharmacies and research organizations.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL, Rx Only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL, 60045, USA, NDC 0409-7983-02

by Hospira Inc.

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter; Hospira has identified the particulate as a human hair, sealed in the bag at the additive port area.
Recall initiated
January 20, 2015
Reported by FDA
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Rose Bengal GloStrips (rose bengal) Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.3 mg per strip, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-004-01), barcode (01)00351801004019, packaged in 100-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-004-40, UPC 3 51801 00440 8), Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123 USA.

by Nomax Inc

Reason
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet finished product release specifications, including the uniformity of dosage due to a packaging degradation related to the adhesive component of the paper pouch that can impact the level of rose bengal present in the strips.
Recall initiated
March 24, 2015
Reported by FDA
April 29, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Lucia

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Potassium Chloride, microencapsulated extended-release tablets, 20 mEq, blister card of 30/10 cards in a corrugated shipper, Rx only, Manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55447 for Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 Repackaged by Cardinal Health Zanesville, OH 43701

by Cardinal Health

Reason
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: the package insert for the potassium chloride 8 mEq and 10 mEq strength instead of the potassium chloride 10 mEq and 20 mEq strength was packaged with the product.
Recall initiated
October 2, 2013
Reported by FDA
April 22, 2015
Distribution
OK

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Cartia XT (diltiazem HCl extended-release capsules, USP), Once-A-Day Dosage, 300 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA --- NDC 62037-0600-90

by Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc.

Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance; fine residue or dust identified as aluminum may be on exterior of the capsule shell
Recall initiated
March 26, 2015
Reported by FDA
April 22, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09%, Rx Only. Mfg For: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL, 33326. Available in a) 1.7 mL Bottle, NDC: 60505-0595-5; b) 2 x 1.7 mL Bottles, NDC: 60505-0595-6; c) 2.5 mL Bottles, NDC: 60505-0596-4.

by Apotex Inc.

Reason
CGMP Deviations: Product excipient was not re-tested at the appropriate date.
Recall initiated
February 12, 2015
Reported by FDA
April 22, 2015
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Flurandrenolide Tape, USP, 4 mcg per sq cm, Rx Only. Distributed By: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, Manufactured By: 3M Company, St. Paul, MN, 55144. Labeled as A) Cordran Tape, Small Rolls, 24 in x 3 in, NDC: 52544-044-24, B) Cordran Tape, Large Rolls, 80 in x 3 in, NDC: 52544-044-80, C) Haelan Tape (Fludroxycortide), Bulk Rolls, NDC: 55515-014-00.

by Actavis Laboratories

Reason
Subpotent Drug: Flurandrenolide is subpotent.
Recall initiated
April 14, 2015
Reported by FDA
April 22, 2015
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide, including Puerto Rico; United Kingdom.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) 0.05 mg/day, 8-count box, Rx only, Manufactured by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, Florida 33186, Distributed by Noven Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Miami, Florida 33186, NDC 68968-6650-8

by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Reason
Temperature Abuse: Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside of labeled storage conditions.
Recall initiated
February 25, 2015
Reported by FDA
April 22, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 100 mL MINI-BAG Plus Container, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA, Product Code 2B0043, NDC 0338-0553-18.

by Baxter Healthcare Corp

Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter: Confirmed customer complaints received for the presence of blue plastic, identified as fragments of the frangible from the vial adapter.
Recall initiated
December 4, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Virginia Hospital Center (VA) TPN Neonatal Day 1 Bag, Trophamine 5.5 gm, Dextrose 10%, Additives: Calcium Gluconate 0.46mEq/mL, 600 mg, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Recall initiated
December 17, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Spotsylvania Regional Med Ctr (VA) TPN Neonatal Starter Bag, Trophamine 5 gm , Dextrose 10%, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Recall initiated
December 17, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Spotsylvania Regional Med Ctr (VA) TPN Neonatal Starter Bag with Calcium, Trophamine 5 gm, Dextrose 10%, Additives: Calcium Gluconate 0.46 mEq/mL, 750mg, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Recall initiated
December 17, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas Neonatal Admit TPN 4 GM, Trophamine 4g/dL, Dextrose 10%, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Recall initiated
December 17, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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Drug Recall Terminated Historical recordClass I

Bayshore Medical Center (TX) 5% Dextrose Starter Neo TPN, Trophamine 2.4% , Dextrose 5%, Additives: heparin PF 1 unit(s)/ml, Calcium Gluconate 2.3mEq/dL, compound vol: 250 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.

by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Reason
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Recall initiated
December 17, 2014
Reported by FDA
April 15, 2015
Distribution
Nationwide

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